GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
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Maritha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maritha received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to replace my roof with new ironsheet, buy and fix new metal windows and a door. I also hope to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new spacious iron roofed house with a portion of the transfer because my current house is too small while the rest I'll pay my son in high school fee."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to clear fee arrears and buy a cow."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $99 initial payment.
"I built an iron roofed house, but did not finish because I ran out of money. I therefor plan to buy cement and cement the walls and floor of my house and give it a good finish."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build the house and buy cow."
Kezia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kezia received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build the house."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment it is earth and demands frequent repairs. I'm also planning to buy other household items with the remaining portion."
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet received a $99 initial payment.
"I'll channel it to school because have three children in high school."
Isaiah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Isaiah received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to pay my son in high school fee."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house."